Tulku
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A tulku is an individual recognized as the reincarnation of a previous spiritual master, and expected to be reincarnated, in turn, after death. The tulku is a distinctive and significant aspect of Tib
The second Karmapa was the first tulku.
Tsongkapa, 15th-century painting, Rubin Museum of Art
Thangka of Tai Situ
Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, the 11th Trungpa tülku
Steven Seagal
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Steven Frederic Seagal is an American actor, producer, screenwriter, martial artist, and musician. A 7th-dan black belt and shihan in Aikikai aikido, he began his adult life as a martial arts instruct
Tulku
…knew him characterized him as an alcoholic. The case of Trungpa has been used as an example in calls to reform the tulku system. The enthronement of Steven Seagal in 1997 prompted debate. Penor Rinpoche, who has recognized several Western tulku, defended his recognition of Seagal, arguing that it was not uncommon…
Seagal in 2024
Seagal speaking at the Astana International Action Film Festival in July 2011
Seagal performing in 2007
Seagal signing his Russian passport in November 2016